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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.77, 1,993.28 and 855.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.77, 1,993.28 and 855.23 is: 1,179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.77 : 1,993.28 = 855.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.77/1,993.28 = 855.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.77x = 1,993.28 × 855.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.77x = 1,704,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,698.61/1,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.91

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